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The Nila Extract
By Nila VarmanComedy
The Nila Extract episodes
- 38 min
- Episode 64: Why I Hate Gender RevealsWelcome or welcome back to The Nila Extract! This week Nila catches you up on what she has been up to over the last 6 months, and talking all things Gender Reveal related. Ah Gender reveals, you hate them, or you love them, or maybe you just tolerate them....The Nila Extract is an award-winning radio show hosted by your favourite Tamil gal, Nila Varman, who strives to amplify the voices of marginalised communities by dispelling taboos, having socio-political conversations, and inviting activists, celebrities and advocates, to speak on their personal experiences.Check out the socials below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenilaextract/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nila20000Website: www.nilavarman.com/about31 min
- Episode 63: Going Bold |ft. Laura MathiasJoin me as I talk to educational content creator, alopecia awareness campaigner, advocate and activist, Laura Mathias!The Nila Extract is an award-winning radio show hosted by your favourite Tamil gal, Nila Varman, who strives to amplify the voices of marginalised communities by dispelling taboos, having socio-political conversations, and inviting activists, celebrities and advocates, to speak on their personal experiences.Check out the socials below!Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_nila_extractTwitter: twitter.com/nilavarmanTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nila20000Website: www.nilavarman.com/about39 min
- Episode 62: An evening with Dishi Sumac | ft. Shivani DaveThe Nila Extract is an award-winning radio show hosted by your favourite Tamil gal, Nila Varman, who strives to amplify the voices of marginalised communities by dispelling taboos, having socio-political conversations, and inviting activists, celebrities and advocates, to speak on their personal experiences.Check out the socials below!Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_nila_extractTwitter: twitter.com/nilavarmanTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nila20000Website: www.nilavarman.com/about1 hr 8 min
- Episode 62: An evening with Dishi Sumac | ft. Shivani DaveThe Nila Extract is an award-winning radio show hosted by your favourite Tamil gal, Nila Varman, who strives to amplify the voices of marginalised communities by dispelling taboos, having socio-political conversations, and inviting activists, celebrities and advocates, to speak on their personal experiences.Check out the socials below!Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_nila_extractTwitter: twitter.com/nilavarmanTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nila20000Website: www.nilavarman.com/about1 hr 8 min
- Episode 61: Tea with the Queen |ft. MaharaniToday on the Nila Extract, I’m pleased to welcome Maharani, a singer of Indian Tamil descent born and raised in the Netherlands, who entrancingly combines RnB and Trap-soul with unique stylistic choices that represent her South-Asian heritage. This London-based singer showcases strong Carnatic elements in her music, imbibed with the styles of Taylor swift and Hayley Williams, and I am so incredibly glad to have her on the show. We talk about South Asian music, and its combination with Western styles to create new, innovative and exciting blends that will undoubtedly take the industry by storm. I also delve into generalisations and imposing stereotypes, and what inclusion means in the South Asian community.The Nila Extract is an award-winning radio show hosted by your favourite Tamil gal, Nila Varman, who strives to amplify the voices of marginalised communities by dispelling taboos, having socio-political conversations, and inviting activists, celebrities and advocates, to speak on their personal experiences.Check out the socials below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_nila_extractTwitter: https://twitter.com/nilavarmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nila20000Website: https://www.nilavarman.com/aboutThis summary was written by Daniel Williams - https://www.instagram.com/danzoid_76842 min
- Episode 60: Love In The Time Of ColourismToday’s episode is all about colourism. What it is, what it’s impacts are, and how it impacts our day to day lives. We delve into the issues surrounding caste based discrimination, especially in South Asian communities, and how these negative stereotypes are translated within the diaspora. We also take a look at how these exclusionary judgements are portrayed on the big screenThe Nila Extract is an award-winning radio show hosted by your favourite Tamil gal, Nila Varman, who strives to amplify the voices of marginalised communities by dispelling taboos, having socio-political conversations, and inviting activists, celebrities and advocates, to speak on their personal experiences.Check out the socials below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_nila_extractTwitter: https://twitter.com/nilavarmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nila20000Website: https://www.nilavarman.com/aboutDescription written by Aaliyah41 min
- Episode 59: Louder, with Pasion | ft. Vicky PasionOn today’s episode of the Nila Extract, I’m proud to introduce the talented and rising star, Vicky Pasion. This Filipina-Sri Lankan singer-songwriter seeks out and successfully embodies the phenomenal talents of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey, even titled ‘London’s latest musical maverick’ in accordance with Wonderland Magazine! We begin with a conversation about representation in the music industry, and the struggles that come with mixed heritage, alongside its impact on people of colour. We definitely have a bonding experience over our qualms with personal identity, and much more. I even get into the nits and grits of the Academy Award Nominations, and finish off with a super fun game of “Losing The Plot” with everybody’s favourite, Rob!Make sure to check out her 2022 EP, Soul Star for a timeless mix of pop’d up R&B and soul fusion that’ll (probably) fix all your problems.The Nila Extract is an award-winning radio show hosted by your favourite Tamil gal, Nila Varman, who strives to amplify the voices of marginalised communities by dispelling taboos, having socio-political conversations, and inviting activists, celebrities and advocates, to speak on their personal experiences.Check out the socials below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_nila_extractTwitter: https://twitter.com/nilavarmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nila20000Website: https://www.nilavarman.com/aboutThis summary was written by Daniel Williams - https://www.instagram.com/danzoid_76844 min
- Episode 58: A Night at The Movies | ft. Austin KaneThis week, I talk about representation at award shows, language erasure, the Golden Globe wins and more! The actor also joins me, Austin Kane (known for his role as Cal Clause in the Disney+ show, The Santa Clauses alongside Tim Allen). We talk about his experience in the movie industry, films that we've loved in 2022, and more!The Nila Extract is an award-winning radio show hosted by your favourite Tamil gal, Nila Varman, who strives to amplify the voices of marginalised communities by dispelling taboos, having socio-political conversations, and inviting activists, celebrities and advocates, to speak on their personal experiences.Check out the socials below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_nila_extractTwitter: https://twitter.com/nilavarmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nila20000Website: https://www.nilavarman.com/about46 min
- Episode 57: How to Report a Hate Crime |ft. Esther Young LimToday on the Nila Extract, we welcome Esther Young Lime, the author of the booklets "How To Report a Hate Crime". We delve into the representation of AAPI and South Asian communities in the media, allyship, being a POC at school and more!The Nila Extract is an award-winning radio show hosted by your favourite Tamil gal, Nila Varman, who strives to amplify the voices of marginalised communities by dispelling taboos, having socio-political conversations, and inviting activists, celebrities and advocates, to speak on their personal experiences.Check out the socials below!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_nila_extractTwitter: https://twitter.com/nilavarmanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nila20000Website: https://www.nilavarman.com/about56 min
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Tune in to The Nila Extract, the award-winning radio show founded and hosted by your favourite Tamil gal, Nila Varman, whose show strives to amplify the voices of various communities, including her…
own, by having emotional, raw and uncomfortable conversations to dispel various socially pressing issues that have often been relegated to taboo. She does this by having these conversations with herself or with inspirational activists, advocates and celebrities from all walks of life, thus she showcases the untold stories of underrepresented and marginalised communities, alongside music and fun segments. Nila is also the winner of the SRA, BBC and Global Best Student Radio Presenter 2021, and has also received multiple accolades on her educational platform of the same name including a place in the top 10 on Spotify's New Wave.